Salvage Motor From HDD Without Screws

Question

I’ve searched everywhere and can’t seem to find how to salvage this motor from my wd10ears HDD. It seems most other HDDs have screws to take it out, but this one doesn’t. The centre screw is just round so that doesn’t get it out. If someone could let me know how to approach this, that would be great.

Thanks!

Ok, thanks. I’ll maybe try with a hammer, nothing to lose. — Coconut, May 12 '23 at 07:01
Press fit bearing. Use a press to push it out. Aluminium has higher thermal expansion coefficient than steel so you can heat the aluminium to facilitate the process. — winny, May 12 '23 at 07:29
I suggest a 12" hacksaw rather than a junior hacksaw, it will be much faster... — Andrew Morton, May 12 '23 at 08:23

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 12 '23 at 07:07

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A vise might have more chance of success than a hammer. If you have (or can make) a cylinder to press in the proper spot. Image from here

answered May 12 '23 at 07:07

Spehro Pefhany

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